graphic design

noun

: the art or profession of using design elements (such as typography and images) to convey information or create an effect
also : a product of this art
graphic designer noun

Examples of graphic design in a Sentence

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Seventh grader Kristian Benn, 13, is designing his own fashion line using online graphic design program Kittl. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025 Directing the shoot was Ernie Rivas, who had been running his own graphic design, photo and video business for a few years. Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024 Done right, their unique blend of images, text, and graphic design opens new windows into creative minds. Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024 Display advertisers don’t necessarily need a degree to dive in but having some experience in advertising, digital marketing and graphic design helps, according to LinkedIn. Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for graphic design

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of graphic design was in 1935

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“Graphic design.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graphic%20design. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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